Type High YAMS

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on April 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

A fun contest over at Typophile to craft the name of any food out of the food itself. Some are really bending the rules but I came across  Acme Art and Design’s Type High YAMS by Michael Barker and thought all of the type addicts would love it! I can’t link to his comment/submission only, so you’ll have to look through all of the comments if your on a mission to find the original.  Read More

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What are your Creative Essentials?

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on December 15, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

What are your essentials to a productive life as a creative person? Over at Fuel Your Creativity they are running a survey for Creative/Design Swag Essentials. Go to the website enter your info, top ten things to have and you’re entered (twice!) to win some cool stuff. I don’t know what that the offerings are yet but with the great folks over at Fuel Your Creativity, I’m sure it will be good. What are my top ten? 1. Moleskine sketchbooks 2.... Read More

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Winners Showcase

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on October 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

The Worldwide Logo Design Annual has release it’s Winners Showcase available to view online. It seems that Landor Associates logo for One Degree won many of the judges over being honored with Best of Oceania, Best of Australia and Best of the World. One Degree Below are some of my favorites. Alex Schrijvers Handbags fuzzyenergy The Naked Poodle Twins From left to right, clockwise: Alex Schrijvers Handbags logo by Davy Dooms, fuzzyenergy logo... Read More

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Shameless Self-Promotion!

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on September 2, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

A Beautiful Warning My poster was put on the shortlist of 135 entries out of 3966 for the designboom competition, Green Earth!!! I’m so excited and I really hope it’s put to use! View the contest here.  Read More

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A Real Opportunity

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on August 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

I have mixed feelings about this. First, I love reality shows and have been waiting for our design field to be brought before the public eye. But on the other hand, didn’t Philippe Starck just disown the design industry recently in a talk? Now he’s giving you (or someone else) the chance to become the next great British designer. Polaroid BBC Two and Mr. Starck are teaming up for a brand new TV series to find the next great British designer.... Read More

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